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The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Old West Museum and CFD Hall of Fame is excited to announce the CFD Hall of Fame Class of 2019!
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame showcases individuals, livestock, and organizations whose distinctive contributions to Cheyenne Frontier Days have helped grow a dream into “The Daddy of ‘em All.” Whether it be contestants, contract personnel, entertainers, livestock, families, or volunteers; those voted into the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame represent the wonderful competitive and cooperative spirit that has remained the hallmark of Cheyenne Frontier Days since 1897.
The seven inductees for the 2019 CFD Hall of Fame class are:
Terry “Buffie” Bottorff
Billy Etbauer
Valerie Cegelski McLeod
Painted Valley
Clare “Bud” Racicky
Bob Weaver
W-Heels
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held September 6, 2019 at the Cheyenne Red Lion Hotel, beginning at 5 p.m.
CHEYENNE – Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) invites visitors to use the current Park-n-Ride located on Happy Jack Road in 2019. Buses will travel between Park-n-Ride and Frontier Park all day long during the “Daddy of ‘em All,” and a quick five-minute bus ride will take visitors directly to the celebration.
A new plot of land on Southwest Drive is intended to be used as the Park-n-Ride location in future years, but the move won’t take place until 2020.
“Our Park-n-Ride will remain in the same location for 2019. The extra time will allow us to further develop the Park-n-Ride infrastructure in the new location,” Tom Hirsig, Cheyenne Frontier Days CEO said.
The CFD Park-n-Ride is located at I-25 and Happy Jack Road in Cheyenne. (Heading northbound on I-25, take exit 10D and southbound on I-25, take exit 10D.) Cost is $10 per carload, and includes gate admission. Visit www.cfdrodeo.com for exact hours of operation.
DreamWorks Animation’s Spirit Riding Free is coming to life at Cheyenne Frontier Days with “Unstoppable Experience” live shows and immersive activities for fans!
CHEYENNE, Wyoming: MAY 13, 2019: A first for Cheyenne Frontier Days, fans of DreamWorks’ Spirit Riding Free will be able to enjoy a theater show experience with live entertainment, never seen before footage, a variety of themed experiential activities, and receive giveaways! Each 90-minute live show and experiences will take place at the Kiwanis Community House in Lions Park, adjacent to Frontier Park. Fans are not required to purchase Cheyenne Frontier Days tickets to attend these shows and dates: Saturday July 20th & Sunday July 21st
“Affordably priced, the Spirit Riding Free Unstoppable Experience is a compliment to the diverse mix of entertainment options for fans at CFD” said Patrick Bradley, President of Once In A Lifetime Events. “It makes sense to bring premium Hollywood programming to the heart of the country. Leadership at CFD has been fully supportive in their commitment to enhance the fan experience wherever possible.”
The Emmy-winning Netflix original series from DreamWorks, Spirit Riding Free, centers on a group of three friends, who together experience coming of age and the power of friendship. Lucky, a gutsy 12-year-old girl, befriends a wild mustang she names Spirit. With her two best friends, Abigial and Pru, and their horses by her side, they explore a world filled with endless rides and never-ending fun. Together they’ll push their own limits and discover what it truly means to be free. All episodes are now streaming on Netflix.
As Spirit Riding Free continues to be a fan favorite, DreamWorks Animation has offered their full support in creating a fun, memorable experience for all. Spirit Riding Free Unstoppable Experience tickets are sold separately from Cheyenne Frontier Days tickets and do not include tickets to access the carnival rides, rodeos or concerts. The indoor/outdoor Spirit Riding Free Unstoppable Experience shows are happening right at the festival grounds, in Lions Park at the Kiwanis Theater. There’s a dedicated parking lot (Lot E) with paid, all-day parking available. Show times on Saturday July 20th & Sunday July 21st: 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm.
Tickets for the Spirit Riding Free Unstoppable Experience can be found at: spiritliveshow.com and event info at https://cfdrodeo.com/event/spirit-riding-free-events/
About Once In A Lifetime Events:
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The Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Western Art Show is an invitational show which features the nation’s top Western artists presenting original art that celebrates the heritage and the future of the American West. Over the last 39 years, this high-caliber Art Show has become the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum’s largest fundraiser supporting Arts Education, Exhibits, Collections, and Operations.
The Opening Reception kicks off with a sneak peek of the Carriage Hall filled with exclusive, never-before-shown art. Shortly after, you are transported to the Governor’s residence where the Governor and the First Lady host a cocktail party on the lawn, giving you a chance to mingle with the artists and enjoy the beautiful Wyoming outdoors. After the cocktail hour, you return to the Museum where the real fun begins, with a sales drawing, and opportunity to “Jump the Gun” on the sales, and a live art auction.
This year, the Art Show is featuring six new artists: Barbara Summer Edwards, Howard Halbert, Peggy Judy, David Riley, Georgia Roswell, and David Santillanes. The Museum’s Young Professional group, The Mavericks, selected a piece from the Western Spirit Art Show and Sale, “Wicked” by Robin Cook, to be featured and available for sale in the CFD Western Art Show as the third ever Mavericks’ Choice piece.
Tickets to the CFD Western Art Show & Sale can be purchased online at www.cfdartshow.org or by calling 307-778-7289. Tickets are $160 per person for open seating or $130 per person for CFD and Museum Volunteers and Museum Members. This year, we are offering reserved tables for ten people for $3,500. Advanced reservations required for the Opening Reception.
Quick Facts:
What: Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show & Sale Opening Reception
Where: CFD Old West Museum – 4610 Carey Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001
When: Opening Reception – Thursday, July 18, 2019; The show can be seen through Sunday, August 18, 2019
Time: Museum hours (8 a.m. – 6 p.m. during CFD; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily).
Cost: Opening Reception: $160 per person or $130 per person for CFD and Museum Volunteers and Museum Members. Exhibit run: included in Museum admission.
Fort Worth, TX – March 4, 2019 – In an announcement during the Finals for RFD-TV’s The American, The Cowboy Channel, announced a partnership with Cheyenne Frontier Days™ to broadcast live all nine days of rodeo action and feature other Western lifestyle activities from their “World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo & Western Celebration.” The event and live coverage takes place July 19-28, 2019, from Cheyenne, Wyo. Broadcasting the event will help fill the need for more Western sports and Western lifestyle coverage and attract new fans to rodeo.
Available in 42 million households, The Cowboy Channel was established to expand and improve coverage of Western sports programming and the Western lifestyle, which is perfectly aligned with the events at Cheyenne Frontier Days™. “The Cowboy Channel is proud to partner with Cheyenne Frontier Days™ as the first organization to agree to carry all nine days of action-packed rodeo,” said Patrick Gottsch, Founder and President of The Cowboy Channel.
Known for its fast pace and large number of contestants, Cheyenne Frontier Days™ rodeo ensures viewers will see top-notch athletes in action. “The opportunity to broadcast live and provide on-line content of Cheyenne Frontier Days™ will give avid rodeo fans the excitement they crave and also expose the sport to a group of new fans who can then come experience the nine day ‘Festival Unlike Any Other,’ next year,” stated The Cowboy Channel’s CEO, Raquel Gottsch.
“We are excited about this new partnership with the Cowboy Channel. The futuristic thinking of this organization brings a new way to promote the Western lifestyle and sport of rodeo. This partnership will take events like Cheyenne Frontier Days™ and expand them to new audiences,” said Tom Hirsig, Cheyenne Frontier Days™ CEO.
By continuously adding Western content, The Cowboy Channel is focused on expanding both its rural and urban viewership. Similarly, Cheyenne Frontier Days™ intends to continue their growth, which includes plans to expand and improve their 83-acre park. The future is bright for both companies and the partnership will further their plans of providing the best in western entertainment.
About The Cowboy Channel:
The Cowboy Channel is the first 24-hour television network totally dedicated to western sports and the western lifestyle. Headquartered in the Fort Worth Stockyards, The Cowboy Channel features content focused on rodeo, bull riding, roping, reining, barrel racing, and other western sports genres, along with western fashion, music, and movies. The lineup also features a wide variety of “live” coverage from major western events showcasing the world’s toughest and most talented cowboys and cowgirls. The network enjoys distribution into 42 million homes on cable/satellite systems on DISH, DIRECTV®, AT&T U-Verse, Charter Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, Mediacom, Verizon FIOS TV, and many other rural cable systems. In addition, The Cowboy Channel can be streamed via Sling TV’s Heartland Extra package.
About Cheyenne Frontier Days:
With roots dating back to 1897, Cheyenne Frontier Days™tdraws top rodeo professionals who compete for more than $1 million in cash and prizes. Complementing the rodeo action are behind-the-chutes tours, trick riding and a wild-horse race. A Native American Village, an Old Frontier Town, saloons and dancing, a chuck wagon cook-off, pancake breakfasts, a Western art show and the CFD Old West Museum continue the frontier theme. Rounding out the program are a carnival midway, a performance by the USAF Thunderbirds, top-name entertainment, Professional Bull Riders (PBR) and several parades that include antique carriages and automobiles. Cheyenne Frontier Days™ takes place each summer during the last full week in July.
About RFD-TV The American:
RFD-TV The American is the results of a full-year of work. Qualifying events are held across the country, throughout the calendar year as ropers and riders hope to compete in Arlington during the world’s richest one-day rodeo.
RFD-TV’s The American is an annual event that occurs each year at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. The American is now “the world’s richest weekend in Western Sports” and will pay out $2.35 million through a series of qualifiers, The Semi-Finals, and the final event, RFD-TV’s The American. The event unites the top athletes in the world from the PRCA and pits them against underdogs who advance from The American Semi-Finals, together to battle for the biggest single paycheck of their lives.
Cheyenne Frontier Days™ has completed its 2019 Frontier Nights® concert line-up with Post Malone on July 25.
Post Malone blends a mix of genres into his own sonic sound that is both intoxicating and invigorating. His RIAA Platinum certified debut album, Stoney, led the genre-bending Dallas, TX artist to his first Top 10 Billboard 200 and first #1 R&B/Hip-Hop Album while being the “#1 Debut Hip-Hop Artist of 2016.”
In 2018, his sophomore album, Beerbongs & Bentleys, debuted on the Billboard Top 200 at #1 and achieved one the year’s “biggest streaming weeks ever.” Additionally, Post Malone charted nine songs in the Top 20 of the Hot 100, notching “the most songs in the Top 20 of the Hot 100.”
Post Malone has also smashed the record for most simultaneous Top 40 Hot 100 hits with 14, while also being nominated for 4 awards at the 61st Grammy Awards.
Tickets for Post Malone at Cheyenne Frontier Days™ will go on-sale Friday, March 8 at 9 a.m. MT at www.cfdrodeo.com.
Cheyenne Frontier Days refreshed an economic impact study last year to quantify the economic benefits generated from visitors outside of Laramie County to the City of Cheyenne and Laramie County. Dean Runyan Associates, of Portland, Oregon conducted the research using data generated from the 2018 event; prior studies were conducted in 2015 and 2012. Dean Runyan Associates also produces economic impact research for the Wyoming Office of Tourism.
The 2018 edition of the Daddy of ‘em All was a solid year for attendance despite heavy, daily rainfalls. A total of 543,705 people attended all combined events during the ten-day celebration and a total of 247,655 tickets were sold.
Economic impacts resulting from direct visitor spending surrounding the event totaled approximately $27.1 million, down slightly from $28 million in 2015, which was a record year for attendance.
Chief Executive Officer Tom Hirsig said, “We are pleased to report this economic benefit to our city and county. Our mission is to bring visitors to Cheyenne and Laramie County to support economic well-being for the entire community. We continue to focus on this priority and deliver consistent results.”
“We are proud of our volunteers and the work that we do to support Cheyenne and Laramie County,” said Jimmy Dean Siler, General Chairman. “In collaboration with city and county officials, we host visitors from across town, all fifty states and around the globe, to experience the history and traditions of the iconic American West.”
2018 Economic impacts of visitors who reside outside of Laramie County
● Visitors to Cheyenne Frontier Days spent $27.1 million in Laramie County.
● These visitors spent approximately $5.3 million on food and beverages in restaurants and bars, $5.1 million on overnight accommodations, $7.8 million on entertainment and recreation, including ticket sales, and $8.8 million on retail purchases, including motor fuel and groceries.
● Other direct economic impacts include approximately 302 full- and part-time jobs, $5 million in earnings (wage and salary disbursements), $633,000 in local tax revenue, and $683,000 in state tax revenue.
● Total economic impacts resulting from direct visitor spending which include secondary impacts, also known as “multiplier effects,” resulted in approximately $35 million of business activity generated for Laramie County.
2018 Profile of Cheyenne Frontier Days Attendees
● The majority of Cheyenne Frontier Days attendees participated in a Frontier Nights/Concert (72%) and/or the Rodeo (74%).
● A large portion (68%) attended Cheyenne Frontier Days during a previous year.
● Attending Cheyenne Frontier Days was the primary purpose for travel to Laramie County for the vast majority of overnight (79%) and day (97%) visitors.
● Just under half (49%) of Cheyenne Frontier Days attendees stayed overnight while traveling.
● Among overnight visitors, over half (68%) stayed in a hotel, motel, lodge, or B&B; most of the reminder stayed in private homes with friends and relatives, or in campgrounds.
● Cheyenne Frontier Days attendees traveled to or through a number of Wyoming communities and places including: Laramie, Casper, Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole, Snowy Range, and Cody.
Unique Attendees and Attendees from Outside of Laramie County
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Unique Attendees Outside of Laramie County Attendees 2012 144,000 112,313 2015 149,300 125,397 2018 142,000 105,689 |
Cheyenne Frontier Days is a major Rocky Mountain regional event with numerous Western heritage activities and experiences; while some events charge admission, many events are free. Attendance measures include totals that track both paid attendance and total attendance. It is recognized as the consummate Western heritage, cultural, and entertainment experience in the world. Cheyenne Frontier Days is a top attraction in the state of Wyoming behind Yellowstone National Park, Jackson and Grand Teton National Park.
“It’s no surprise Cheyenne Frontier Days attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the globe,” said Diane Shober, Executive Director for the Wyoming Office of Tourism. “As one of Wyoming’s most treasured events, CFD brings the cowboy history and spirit to life during its ten-day celebration.”
Hirsig recognizes the importance of Cheyenne Frontier Days to the rest of Wyoming as a travel destination. “This study shows that many travelers incorporate CFD into their summer plans that include other destinations, or a road trip, in Wyoming. In this way, we deliver a positive economic impact not only to our community, but to our entire state, as part of a larger itinerary.”
The nomination period for the 2020 Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Hall of Fame Class closes on January 15, 2020 – all nominations must be postmarked by this day. Don’t miss your opportunity to nominate the person or entity that you believe has helped shape Cheyenne Frontier Days into the “Daddy of ‘em All.” Nominations are open to the public (you do not have to be a member of the CFD Old West Museum to nominate) and are limited to past and present Cheyenne Frontier Days contestants, contract personnel, entertainers, livestock, families, organizations, and volunteers.
Cheyenne Frontier Days plays an important role in the community and it’s time to honor those that have helped make it what it is today.
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame showcases individuals, livestock, families, and organizations whose distinctive contributions to CFD have helped grow a dream into “The Daddy of ‘em All.” Whether contestants, contract personnel, entertainers, livestock, families, or volunteers, those voted into the Hall of Fame represent the wonderful competitive and cooperative spirit that has remained the hallmark of Cheyenne Frontier Days since 1897.
Nomination forms are available at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, Cheyenne Frontier Days Headquarters, Cheyenne Frontier Days Box Office, online at https://cfdrodeo.com/
Call the CFD Old West Museum at (307) 778-7290 or visit us online for more information.
Quick Facts:
Who: The CFD Hall of Fame Nomination is open to the public.
What: The CFD Hall of Fame honors those who have made a distinctive contribution to Cheyenne Frontier Days.
When: Nomination forms are available now. Nominations are due by January 15, 2020.
Where: Find your nomination form at the CFD Old West Museum, CFD Headquarters, CFD Box Office or online at https://cfdrodeo.com/
How: Fill out your nomination form and either mail it or bring it to the CFD Old West Museum. You can also send a letter explaining why your candidate is the best choice for the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame to CFD Old West Museum Hall of Fame, PO Box 2720, Cheyenne, WY 82003.
In a live announcement made from the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD) announced all but two of the nights for the 2019 Frontier Nights® entertainment series. The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) has added Cheyenne to its exclusive Last Cowboy Standing series and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo will return to the arena in 2019.
In a live announcement made from the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, Cheyenne Frontier Days™ (CFD) announced all but two of the nights for the 2019 Frontier Nights® entertainment series. The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) has added Cheyenne to its exclusive Last Cowboy Standing series and the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo will return to the arena in 2019.
Tickets will go on sale Saturday, December 15 at 9 a.m. MST at www.cfdrodeo.com, the Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Ticket Office and by calling (307) 778-7222.
Lady Antebellum with Kelsea Ballerini and Midland; Rascal Flatts with Clint Black; Josh Turner with Tanya Tucker; Keith Urban; and Tim McGraw with Devin Dawson were announced and live streamed on the Wrangler Network.
“We are very excited about the performer lineup for 2019,” Contract Acts Chairman Randy Krafft said. “We are still working on our remaining shows and will announce them as we get them signed.”
For two nights, the Top-40 stars of the PBR will attempt to conquer the sport’s rankest bulls on the historic Wyoming Dirt at Cheyenne Frontier Days, strapping in for their shot to make the buzzer. If a rider covers his bull for the required 8 seconds, he continues to compete. If he gets bucked off, he is finished. The grueling match between Man and Beast continues until one prevails and is crowned the Last Cowboy Standing.
Additionally, the 123rd annual “Daddy of ‘em All®” will feature nine days of PRCA professional rodeo that will culminate in Championship Sunday where champions are crowned and legends are made.
There will be hundreds of vendors, a full carnival, artists, food and music that celebrate the history and culture of the American West.
Concert ticket prices range from $39 to $81, with daily rodeo tickets costing $20 to $35. A $3 discount is offered on rodeo tickets and $5 discount on concert tickets purchased before July 1. PBR tickets range from $15 – $101 with special Elite Seating and V.I.P. tickets also available at various prices.
Fans can upgrade to a Frontier Nights® Fast Pass for early admission to the Party Zone, a voucher for best-available same-day rodeo tickets and a souvenir rodeo program. For a full events schedule and profiles of musical acts, go to www.cfdrodeo.com.
All tickets for all performances will go on-sale December 15 at 9 a.m. MST.
2019 Cheyenne Frontier Days™ Entertainment Schedule
July 19: Lady Antebellum with Kelsea Ballerini and Midland
July 20: Rascal Flatts with Clint Black
July 21: Josh Turner with Tanya Tucker
July 22-23: Professional Bull Riders – Last Cowboy Standing
July 24: TBA
July 25: TBA
July 26: Keith Urban
July 27: Tim McGraw with Devin Dawson
July 20 – 28: PRCA Rodeo action
Las Vegas (Nov. 10, 2018) – PBR (Professional Bull Riders) today announced its popular Last Cowboy Standing will take place during Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) in 2019.
PBR CEO Sean Gleason announced the new location of the PBR Major, scheduled for July 22-23 at Cheyenne Frontier Days Arena, during the PBR World Finals at T Mobile Arena in Las Vegas this evening.
The new summer season Major, a higher-profile regular-season event offering more World standings points and prize money, expands on a partnership between the leading bull riding league and world’s largest outdoor rodeo.
In July, 2018, PBR produced the final CBR Championship event during Cheyenne Frontier Days as well as a new Touring Pro Division event. Both events were brought to fans live on RidePass, the PBR’s western sports digital network.
From 2011 to 2018, Last Cowboy Standing had competed in Las Vegas, which remains home of the PBR Championship Week and the PBR World Finals.
“PBR is thrilled to pair Last Cowboy Standing with one of the world’s greatest rodeo and western sports celebrations,” Gleason said. “This marquee event extends our premier series schedule into the summer and is sure to be a highlight of the entire PBR season – one every fan will want to experience, and every cowboy will want to win.”
“We are honored to be selected as a stop in the premier bull riding tour of all,’” said Tom Hirsig, CEO, CFD. “Last Cowboy Standing fits right in line with the Western brand that is ‘The Daddy of ’em All.’ Cheyenne Frontier Days is excited to reunite our partnership with the Professional Bull Riders, two organizations sharing the common goal of preserving Western heritage and the cowboy way of life.”
Cheyenne Frontier Days is the premier celebration of cowboy life and Western entertainment that takes place each July. The 10-day festival features the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, concerts by top name entertainers, dining, shopping, educational exhibits, Native American Indian performances, a Western Art show, U.S.A.F Thunderbirds performance, pancake breakfasts, parades that feature antique carriages and Western pageantry galore.
Tickets to the Last Cowboy Standing event at Cheyenne Frontier Days event will go on sale December 15 at www.cfdrodeo.com and by calling (307) 778-7222.
About the PBR (Professional Bull Riders)
The world’s premier bull riding organization began as a dream of 20 bull riders 25 years ago and now operates in five countries. On its elite tour, the organization features the top 35 bull riders in the world and the top bulls in the business. The televised 25th PBR: Unleash The Beast, along with the PBR Real Time Pain Relief Velocity Tour (RVT), the PBR Touring Pro Division (TPD) and the PBR’s international circuits in Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico have paid nearly $184 million in earnings to its athletes. Thirty bull riders have earned more than $1 million, including two-time PBR World Champion J.B. Mauney who is the top-earning athlete in Western sports history with more than $7.2 million in career earnings. PBR is part of the Endeavor (formerly WME | IMG) network. For more information on the PBR, go to PBR.com, or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/PBR, Instagram at Instagram.com/PBR, and YouTube at YouTube.com/PBR.